Global TradFi & Macroeconomics

China imported 13.547 million tons of soybeans in June, marking a 10.5% increase year-over-year, according to customs data.

According to South Korea's Finance Ministry, the country raised its GDP growth forecast for 2026 to 3.0%, up from a previous estimate of 2.0%.

SK Hynix's American Depositary Receipt (ADR) on Nasdaq fell 9.32% to $152.35 on July 13, wiping out most of the gains from its debut two days earlier. The stock opened at $170 on July 10, surging 12.76% on its first trading day, but retreated by approximately 82% of those gains in the following

According to Mirae Asset Securities, on July 14, the brokerage cut its operating profit forecast for SK Hynix's second quarter to 62.3 trillion Korean won from 70.7 trillion won, a 12% downward revision. The adjustment was driven by

According to China's General Administration of Customs, the country imported 17.43 million tons of refined oil in the first half of 2026.

According to China's General Administration of Customs, the country exported 23.593 million tons of refined oil products during the first half of 2026.

China's June exports grew 20.8% year-over-year in yuan terms, accelerating from 13.8% in the previous month, according to official statistics.

China's June trade surplus, measured in yuan, reached 859.05 billion yuan, up from 723.98 billion yuan in May.

China's trade surplus in June reached $125.62 billion, up from $105.43 billion in May, according to official customs data.

According to Shanghai Steelhome data, battery-grade lithium carbonate (MMLC) spot price rose 250 yuan/ton to 153,700 yuan/ton in early trading today (July 14), compared to the previous day's 16:30 closing

China's June exports surged 27% year-over-year, accelerating from 19.4% growth in the previous month, according to official trade data.

According to iNews24, on July 14, Truston Asset Management, the second-largest shareholder of Taekwang Industries, sent an open shareholder letter demanding a full review of the company's 2026 enterprise value enhancement plan. Truston cited concerns regarding the company's intended use of

On July 13, single-stock leveraged exchange-traded funds (ETFs) tracking Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix both hit record lows, yet trading volume surged to 12 trillion won, accounting for 33.87% of total ETF trading. Some products recorded turnover ratios of 1,791.59%, equivalent to ownership chang

According to Jin10, Shanghai gold traded at 877.1 yuan per gram during the early session on July 14, exceeding the international gold price of approximately 876.16 yuan per gram by 0.94 yuan.

According to CFETS-NEX, the yuan funding sentiment index reached 51 as of 10:15 on July 14, up 4 points from 08:45. The index for large banks, small and mid-size banks, and non-bank institutions stood at 50, 52, and 50 respectively, each rising 4 points. The index ranges from 0 to 100, with 50

Strategy unveiled its Bitcoin Banking Adoption Index on July 13, revealing that Fidelity leads major financial institutions with a 71% adoption score, followed by BNY at 46% and Goldman Sachs at 45%. The index measures how extensively 25 global banks and financial institutions have integrated

According to CME FedWatch tool, as of July 13, the Federal Reserve's probability of raising rates by 25 basis points at its July 29 meeting surged to 46.5%, up from 34% the previous day. The shift reflects growing market concerns over renewed U.S.-Iran tensions and rising oil prices. President

Truston Asset Management, the second-largest shareholder in Taekwang Industrial, sent public shareholder letters on July 14 to the company's management and independent board of directors, demanding a complete review of the value-up plan announced

According to Asia Economy, on July 14 Truststone Asset Management, Taekwang Industries' second-largest shareholder, sent an open shareholder letter demanding a comprehensive review of the company's value-up plan announced last month. Truststone called for an immediate 5:1 stock split to address

Japan's 30-year government bond yield fell 5 basis points to 3.855% on July 14.